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| CHEM 1210 | Concepts of Chemistry (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Explore the connections between chemistry & everyday life. Topics include the chemistry of air/water pollution, global climate change, alternative energy, polymeric materials, organic vs. non-organic agriculture, biotechnology, & drugs will be examined. After learning the pertinent structures, reactions & energetics, we investigate social, economic & political impacts of chemical issues surrounding these issues. No lab. |
| CHEM 1220 | Contemporary Chemistry (3.00) |
| By examining what science teaches us about relevant topics such as energy, synthetics, and food, the student develops a sense of the tone, vocabulary, and demarcation of scientific discourse. Independent of, and complementary to, CHEM 1210. Primarily for non-science majors. Three class hours; no laboratory. | |
| CHEM 1400 | Foundations of Chemical Principles (3.00) |
| Establishes a foundation in basic chemical principles. Topics include structure of the atom, periodic table and trends, covalent and ionic bonding, the mole, solutions and liquids, chemical reactions and gases. Primarily for students with a limited background in high school chemistry who intend to enroll in CHEM 1410. Three class hours. No laboratory. Enrollment by instructor permission only. Course was offered Spring 2013 | |
| CHEM 1410 | Introductory College Chemistry (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Introduces the principles and applications of chemistry. Topics include stoichiometry, chemical equations and reactions, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. For students planning to elect further courses in chemistry, physics, and biology. Three class hours. Corequisite: CHEM 1411, 1421 or CHEM 1811, 1821. Course was offered Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Fall 2009 |
| CHEM 1411 | Introductory College Chemistry Laboratory (2.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Surveys the practice of chemistry as an experimental science, the development of skills in laboratory manipulation, and laboratory safety. Topics include observation, measurement and data analysis, separation and purification techniques, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Three and one-half laboratory hours, and an optional one-hour laboratory lecture. Corequisite: CHEM 1411, 1421 or CHEM 1811, 1821. Course was offered Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Fall 2009 |
| CHEM 1420 | Introductory College Chemistry (3.00) |
| Introduces the principles and applications of chemistry. Topics include stoichiometry, chemical equations and reactions, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. For students planning to elect further courses in chemistry, physics, and biology. Three class hours. Corequisite: CHEM 1411, 1421 or CHEM 1811, 1821. Course was offered Spring 2013, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Summer 2010, Spring 2010 | |
| CHEM 1421 | Introductory College Chemistry Laboratory (2.00) |
| Surveys the practice of chemistry as an experimental science, the development of skills in laboratory manipulation, and laboratory safety. Topics include observation, measurement and data analysis, separation and purification techniques, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Three and one-half laboratory hours, and an optional one-hour laboratory lecture. Corequisite: CHEM 1410, 1420 or CHEM 1810, 1820. Course was offered Spring 2013, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Summer 2010, Spring 2010 | |
| CHEM 1559 | New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject of chemistry. | |
| CHEM 1610 | Introductory Chemistry for Engineers (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | The principles and applications of chemistry are tailored to engineering students. Topics include stoichiometry, chemical equations and reactions, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. For engineering students, but may be used as a prerequisite for further courses in chemistry. Three class hours. Corequisite: CHEM 1411, 1421, CHEM 1611, 1621, or CHEM 1811, 1821. |
| CHEM 1611 | Introductory Chemistry for Engineers Laboratory (1.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Surveys the practice of chemistry as an experimental science, the development of skills in laboratory manipulation, and laboratory safety. Topics include observation, measurement and data analysis, separation and purification techniques, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Three and one-half laboratory hours. Meets every other week. Corequisite: CHEM 1610, 1620. |
| CHEM 1620 | Introductory Chemistry for Engineers (3.00) |
| The principles and applications of chemistry are tailored to engineering students. Topics include stoichiometry, chemical equations and reactions, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. For engineering students, but may be used as a prerequisite for further courses in chemistry. Three class hours. Corequisite: CHEM 1411, 1421, CHEM 1611, 1621, or CHEM 1811, 1821. | |
| CHEM 1621 | Introductory Chemistry for Engineers Laboratory (1.00) |
| Surveys the practice of chemistry as an experimental science, the development of skills in laboratory manipulation, and laboratory safety. Topics include observation, measurement and data analysis, separation and purification techniques, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Three and one-half laboratory hours. Meets every other week. Corequisite: CHEM 1610, 1620. | |
| CHEM 1700 | Liberal Arts Seminar (1.00 - 3.00) |
| Seminar assigned primarily for first and second-year students taught on a voluntary basis by a faculty member. Topics vary. | |
| CHEM 1710 | Liberal Arts Seminar (1.00 - 3.00) |
| Seminar assigned primarily for first and second-year students taught on a voluntary basis by a faculty member. Topics vary. | |
| CHEM 1810 | Principles of Chemical Structure (Accelerated) (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | First of a four-semester sequence covering the basic concepts of general and organic chemistry (the 1810/2810 sequence is comparable to the 1410/2410 sequence but is more rigorous). Establishes a foundation of fundamental particles and the nature of the atom, develops a rationale for molecular structure, and explores the basis of chemical reactivity. Topics include introductory quantum mechanics, atomic structure, chemical bonding, spectroscopy, and elementary molecular reactivity. Prerequisite: A strong background in high school chemistry. |
| CHEM 1811 | Principles of Chemical Structure Laboratory (Accelerated) (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Four laboratory hours plus weekly lecture. Prerequisite/corequisite: CHEM 1810, or CHEM 1410 with instructor recommendation. |
| CHEM 1820 | Principles of Organic Chemistry (Accelerated) (3.00) |
| Seeks to understand elementary reaction types as a function of chemical structure by emphasizing organic compounds. Topics include acid-base, nucleophilic substitution, oxidation-reduction, electrophilic addition, elimination, conformational analysis, stereochemistry, aromaticity, and molecular spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CHEM 1810. | |
| CHEM 1821 | Principles of Organic Chemistry laboratory (Accelerated) (3.00) |
| Four laboratory hours plus weekly lecture. Prerequisite/corequisite: CHEM 1820. | |
| CHEM 2220 | Solution Chemistry (4.00) |
| Application of the principles of chemical equilibrium to solutions. The laboratory applies classical and instrumental methods to systems involving solubility, ionization, complexion formation, and oxidation-reduction equilibria. Two class hours, four laboratory hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410, 1420, or 1810, 1820 and 1411 with an A grade in 1410. | |
| CHEM 2350 | The Chemical Century (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | This course will explore the chemical component of some major technological changes of the 20th century including explosives, fuels, polymers, consumer products, agriculture, food processing, nutrition, and drugs. The discovery, development and implementation of key technologies will be discussed along with the societal impact. Biographical and historical information about inventors or companies will supplement the material.
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| CHEM 2410 | Organic Chemistry (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Surveys the compounds of carbon in relation to their structure, identification, synthesis, natural occurrence, and mechanisms of reactions. Three class hours; optional discussions. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410, 1420 or equivalent. Corequisites: CHEM 2411, 2421, or 2811, 2821. Course was offered Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Fall 2009 |
| CHEM 2411 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Focuses on the development of skills in methods of preparation, purification and identification of organic compounds. One discussion hour; four laboratory hours. Corequisite: CHEM 2810 or CHEM 2410. Course was offered Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| CHEM 2420 | Organic Chemistry (3.00) |
| Surveys the compounds of carbon in relation to their structure, identification, synthesis, natural occurrence, and mechanisms of reactions. Three class hours; optional discussions. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410, 1420 or equivalent and CHEM 2810 or 2410; corequisites: CHEM 2411, 2421, or 2811, 2821. Course was offered Spring 2013, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Summer 2010, Spring 2010 | |
| CHEM 2421 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory (3.00) |
| Focuses on the development of skills in methods of preparation, purification and identification of organic compounds. One discussion hour; four laboratory hours. Corequisite: CHEM 2820 or CHEM 2420. Course was offered Spring 2013, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Summer 2010, Spring 2010 | |
| CHEM 2559 | New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject of chemistry. Course was offered Spring 2013 | |
| CHEM 2620 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry (3.00) |
| Introduces the nomenclature, structure, reactivity, and applications of organic compounds, including those of importance in the chemical industry. Three lecture hours. Prerequisite: One semester of general chemistry; corequisite: CHEM 2121. | |
| CHEM 2621 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1.00) |
| Six-to-seven four-hour laboratory sessions and an equal number of one-hour laboratory lectures to accompany CHEM 2120. Corequisite: CHEM 2120. | |
| CHEM 2720 | Forensic Science and Criminal Justice System (3.00) |
| One of the most important modern elements in the criminal justice system has been the contributions of the scientist. This course traces the development of the scientific method of identifying crime, evidence such as DNA, and the scientific expert witness. In addition to lectures, the class will work in groups or teams to carefully explore how a forensic scientist works in the modern criminal justice system. | |
| CHEM 2810 | Principles of Organic & Bioorganic Chemistry (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Continued exploration of organic reactions and structures initiated in CHEM 1820. Includes electrophilic aromatic substitution, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, nucleophilic addition, nucleophilic acyl substitution, organometallic compounds, carbohydrates, lipids, peptides, proteins, and nucleic acids. Prerequisite: CHEM 1820. |
| CHEM 2811 | Principles of Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry Laboratory (Accelerated) (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Six laboratory hours plus weekly lecture. Prerequisite/corequisite: CHEM 2810. |
| CHEM 2820 | Principles of Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics (Accelerated) (3.00) |
| Focuses on the macroscopic properties of chemical systems. Topics include states of matter, physical equilibria, chemical equilibria, thermodynamic relationships, kinetic theory, and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 2810 and MATH 1220 or 1320; corequisite: PHYS 2020 or 2320. | |
| CHEM 2821 | Principles of Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics Laboratory (Accelerated) (3.00) |
| Four laboratory hours plus weekly lecture. Prerequisite/corequisite: CHEM 2820. | |
| CHEM 3220 | Uranium and the American West (3.00) |
| The epic of atomic physics from the Curies to Fermi's chain reaction; the Manhattan project and the tragedy of Robert Oppenheimer; nuclear weapons testing, power, and environmental consequences. Cross listed with ETP 3220. One year of university-level Chemistry or Physics. | |
| CHEM 3410 | Physical Chemistry I (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Introduces physical chemistry with numerous biological applications: properties of gases, liquids, and solids; thermodynamics; chemical and biochemical equilibrium; solutions; electrochemistry; and structure and stability of biological macromolecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410, 1420 or CHEM 1810, 1820, MATH 1220 or 1320, and PHYS 2010, 2020 or PHYS 2310, 2320. Course was offered Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Fall 2009 |
| CHEM 3420 | Physical Chemistry II (3.00) |
| Introduces physical chemistry with numerous biological applications: chemical kinetics; introductory quantum theory; chemical bonding; spectroscopy and molecular structure; biochemical transport; and statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410, 1420 or CHEM 1810, 1820, MATH 1220 or 1320, and PHYS 2010, 2020 or PHYS 2310, 2320. Course was offered Spring 2013, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Summer 2010, Spring 2010 | |
| CHEM 3559 | New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject of chemistry. Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| CHEM 3610 | Physical Chemistry (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Students and faculty discuss current topics of interest in biological chemistry. Intended for students who are participants in the undergraduate research program. Credit/no credit basis. |
| CHEM 3810 | Physical Chemistry I (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Introduces physical chemistry with numerous materials and biological applications: chemical kinetics; introductory quantum theory; chemical bonding; spectroscopy and molecular structure; transport; and statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: CHEM 1810, 2820 or permission of instructor, MATH 1220 or 1320, and PHYS 2010, 2020 or PHYS 2310, 2320 Course was offered Fall 2010 |
| CHEM 3811 | Intermediate Techniques in Chemical Experimentation (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Execution of laboratory experiments that illustrate important laws and demonstrate quantitative methods of measuring the chemical and physical properties of matter. Four laboratory hours, one class hour. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410, 1420 or equivalent; corequisite: CHEM 3410, 3420. |
| CHEM 3820 | Physical Chemistry II (3.00) |
| Introduces physical chemistry with numerous material science biological applications: properties of gases, liquids, and solids; thermodynamics; chemical and biochemical equilibrium; solutions; electrochemistry; and structure and stability of macromolecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 3810, MATH 1220 or 1320, and PHYS 2010, 2020 or PHYS 2310, 2320 Course was offered Spring 2011 | |
| CHEM 3821 | Intermediate Techniques in Chemical Experimentation (3.00) |
| Execution of laboratory experiments that illustrate important laws and demonstrate quantitative methods of measuring the chemical and physical properties of matter. Four laboratory hours, one class hour. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410, 1420 or equivalent; corequisite: CHEM 3410, 3420. | |
| CHEM 3910 | Introductory Research Seminar (1.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Introduces research approaches and tools in chemistry including examples of formulation of approaches, literature searches, research methods, and reporting of results. Oral presentations by students, faculty, and visiting lecturers. |
| CHEM 3920 | Introductory Research Seminar (1.00) |
| Introduces research approaches and tools in chemistry including examples of formulation of approaches, literature searches, research methods, and reporting of results. Oral presentations by students, faculty, and visiting lecturers. | |
| CHEM 3951 | Introduction to Research (1.00 - 3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Introduces the methods of research in chemistry that include use of the research literature and instruction in basic experimental and theoretical procedures and techniques. Under the direct supervision of faculty. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| CHEM 3961 | Introduction to Research (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Introduces the methods of research in chemistry that include use of the research literature and instruction in basic experimental and theoretical procedures and techniques. Under the direct supervision of faculty. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| CHEM 3993 | Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00) |
| Covers specialized topics in chemistry not normally covered in formal lecture or laboratory courses. Under the direction of the faculty. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. | |
| CHEM 4320 | Inorganic Chemistry (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Unified treatment of the chemistry of the important classes of inorganic compounds and their reactions, with emphasis on underlying principles of molecular structure, symmetry, and bonding theory, including molecular orbital descriptions and reactivity. Three class hours. |
| CHEM 4410 | Biological Chemistry I (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Introduces the components of biological macromolecules and the principles behind their observed structures. Examines the means by which enzymes catalyze transformations of other molecules, emphasizing the chemical principles involved. Topics include a description of the key metabolic cycles and pathways, the enzymes that catalyze these reactions, and the ways in which these pathways are regulated. Three class hours. Prerequisite: One year of organic chemistry. Course was offered Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Fall 2009 |
| CHEM 4411 | Biological Chemistry Laboratory I (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Introducing the components of biological macromolecules and the principles behind their observed structures. Prerequisites: CHEM 2410 & CHEM 2420 |
| CHEM 4420 | Biological Chemistry II (3.00) |
| Covers three main areas: structure and function of biological membranes; complex biochemical systems and processes, including photosynthesis, oxidative phosphorylation, vision, neurotransmission, hormonal regulation, muscle contraction, and microtubules; and molecular biology, including DNA and RNA metabolism, protein synthesis, regulation of gene expression, and recombinant DNA methodology. Three class hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 4410 or instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2013, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Summer 2010, Spring 2010 | |
| CHEM 4421 | Biological Chemistry Laboratory II (3.00) |
| Analyzes the physical methods used in studying macromolecules. Experiments include spectroscopic, hydrodynamic, and kinetic methods. Topics include enzyme kinetics and the statistical analysis of data. One class hour, four laboratory hours. Prerequisite/corequisite: CHEM 4420 and 4411. | |
| CHEM 4430 | From Lab Bench to Your Medicine Cabinet (3.00) |
| This course will focus on methods of drug discovery. The class will include reading primary literature and discussions about topics ranging from natural products to gene therapy. Students will prepare a paper and presentation on the mechanism of action, timeline of discovery, importance of pharmacokinetics, and the role of basic research in the discovery for a select group of therapeutics
Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2011 | |
| CHEM 4559 | New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject of chemistry. | |
| CHEM 4951 | Supervised and Original Research in Chemistry (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Original research involving experimental or theoretical chemistry carried out under the direct supervision of faculty. A minimum of nine hours per week, including conferences with research supervisor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| CHEM 4961 | Supervised and Original Research in Chemistry (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Original research involving experimental or theoretical chemistry carried out under the direct supervision of faculty. A minimum of nine hours per week, including conferences with research supervisor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| CHEM 4993 | Independent Study (3.00) |
| Covers specialized topics in chemistry not normally covered in formal lecture or laboratory courses. Under the direction of the faculty. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. | |
| CHEM 5110 | Organic Chemistry III (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Systematic review and extension of the facts and theories of organic chemistry; includes the mechanism of reactions, structure, and stereochemistry. Prerequisite: One year of organic chemistry. In addition, one year of physical chemistry is recommended. |
| CHEM 5120 | Organic Chemistry IV (3.00) |
| A comprehensive survey of synthetic organic reactions and their application to the design and execution of syntheses of relatively complex organic substances. Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2012 | |
| CHEM 5140 | Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds and Related Topics (3.00) |
| The application of the concepts of organic chemistry, especially structure and reaction mechanisms, to the discussion of heterocyclic compounds. Emphasizes heteroaromatic compounds of nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. Offered as required. Prerequisite: CHEM 5110 or permission of instructor. | |
| CHEM 5180 | Instrumental Theory and Techniques in Organic Chemistry (3.00) |
| Studies the theory and application of instrumental techniques in solving organic structural problems. Topics include ultraviolet and infrared absorption spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, rotatory dispersion, and circular dichroism. Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2012 | |
| CHEM 5210 | Advanced Physical Chemistry I (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Studies introductory quantum mechanics. Topics include the application of group theory to molecular orbital theory; and rotational, vibrational and electronic spectra. Prerequisite: CHEM 3410, 3420. |
| CHEM 5212 | Principles of Quantum Mechanics (3.00) |
| Development of principles of quantum mechanics and application to simple systems; and discussion of angular momentum, variation method, and perturbation theory. | |
| CHEM 5214 | Chemical Applications of Quantum Mechanics (3.00) |
| Application of quantum mechanics to atomic and molecular systems; includes molecular orbital and valence bond theory. Group theory is developed from first principles and applied to molecular systems. | |
| CHEM 5220 | Advanced Physical Chemistry II (3.00) |
| Studies the laws of thermodynamics and extra-thermodynamic principles; statistical mechanics; theory of reaction rates, and the interpretation of experimental kinetic data. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| CHEM 5224 | Reaction Kinetics and Dynamics (3.00) |
| Introduces the practice and theory of modern chemical kinetics, emphasizing reactions occurring in gases, liquids, and on catalytic surfaces. Develops basic principles of chemical kinetics and describes current experimental and analytic techniques. Discusses the microscopic reaction dynamics underlying the macroscopic kinetics in terms of reactive potential energy surfaces. Develops statistical theories of reactions that simplify the description of the overall reaction dynamics. Includes the transition state theory, Rice-Ramsperger-Kassel-Marcus (RRKM) theory for unimolecular reactions, Kramers' theory, Marcus electron transfer theory, and information theory. Presents current topics from the literature and illustrates applications of basic principles through problem-solving exercises. Prerequisite: CHEM 5210, 5220, or instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2012 | |
| CHEM 5250 | Molecular Spectroscopy (3.00) |
| Studies basic theoretical principles and practical experimental methods of modern molecular spectroscopy, including microwave, infrared, Raman, visible, and ultraviolet spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CHEM 5210, 8210, or group theory equivalent to that covered in CHEM 5210 or instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2012 | |
| CHEM 5260 | Introduction to Astrochemistry (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | This interdisciplinary course will introduce advanced undergraduates and graduates to molecules and their chemistry in different sources throughout the universe. Topics include gas-phase and grain-surface reactions, astronomical spectroscopy, laboratory experiments, and astrochemical modeling. |
| CHEM 5310 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Introduces the electronic structure of atoms and simple molecules, including basic concepts and applications of symmetry and group theory. The chemistry of the main group elements is described using energetics, structure, and reaction pathways to provide a theoretical background. Emphasizes applying these concepts to predicting the stability and developing synthetic routes to individual compounds or classes. Prerequisite: CHEM 4320 or instructor permission. Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2012 |
| CHEM 5320 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II (3.00) |
| Introduces the electronic structure of compounds of the transition metals using ligan field theory and molecular orbital theory. Describes the chemistry of coordination and organometallic compounds, emphasizing structure, reactivity, and synthesis. Examines applications to transformations in organic chemistry and to catalysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 4320 or instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2011 | |
| CHEM 5330 | Physical Inorganic Chemistry (3.00) |
| An advanced treatment of inorganic chemistry emphasizing structure, physical properties, the physical techniques employed in inorganic chemistry, including ESR, NMR, Mossbauer, NQR and electronic spectroscopy, magneto-chemistry and high pressure chemistry. Application of the experimental and theoretical aspects to bioinorganic chemistry. | |
| CHEM 5380 | Determination of Molecular Structure by Diffraction Methods (3.00) |
| Studies the principles of X-ray, neutron, and electron diffraction by ordered solids; and the use of these phenomena in molecular structure determination. Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2012 | |
| CHEM 5410 | Advanced Biological Chemistry I (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Introduces the components of biological macromolecules and the principles behind their observed structures. Examines the means by which enzymes catalyze transformations of other molecules, emphasizing the chemical principles involved, and describes key metabolic cycles and pathways, the enzymes that catalyze these reactions, and the ways in which these pathways are regulated. Three class hours (Y) Prerequisites: One year of biochemistry; one year of organic chemistry; one semester of thermodyanmics. |
| CHEM 5420 | Advanced Biological Chemistry II (3.00) |
| Covers three main areas: (1) the structure and function of biological membranes, (2) complex biochemical systems and processes, including photosynthesis, oxidative phosphorylation, vision, neurotransmission, hormonal regulation, muscle contraction and microtubules, and (3) molecular biology, including DNA metabolism, protein synthesis, regulation of gene expression and recombinant DNA methodology. Three class hours,. (Y) Prerequistes: CHEM 7430 or permission of instructor. | |
| CHEM 5450 | Enzymatic Reaction Mechanisms (3.00) |
| Studies the mechanisms of enzymatic catalysis of organic reactions, emphasizing the transformation of substrates to products rather than focusing on protein chemistry. Includes the application of physical organic techniques to the study of enzymatic reactions. Major reaction types considered include hydrolases, group transfer reactions, coenzyme-catalyzed reactions, biological redox reactions, eliminations, racemizations, and aldol cleavage reactions. Considers the regulation of enzymatic activity and the validity of current techniques of investigating enzyme catalysis. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. | |
| CHEM 5510 | Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Selected topics in advanced organic chemistry developed to the depth required for modern research
Course was offered Fall 2012 |
| CHEM 5520 | Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry (3.00) |
| Selected topics in advanced physical chemistry developed to the depth required for modern research. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. | |
| CHEM 5530 | Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (3.00) |
| Advanced treatment of topics of current research interest in inorganic chemistry. | |
| CHEM 5559 | New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject of chemistry. | |
| CHEM 5560 | Special Topics in Biochemistry (3.00) |
| Selected topics in advanced biochemistry developed to the depth required for modern research | |
| CHEM 5570 | Selected Topics in Analytical Chemistry (3.00) |
| Studies recent developments in instrumentation and their significance to physical-analytical problems. Includes the theory and application of specialized techniques in analytical chemistry. Requisite: CHEM 5710 or Permission of Instructor | |
| CHEM 5599 | Tutorial in Electronic Structure Modeling (3.00) |
| We develop the theoretical foundation for modern methods of electronic structure methods, and apply these to a range of molecular properties with the help of software suites including Gaussian, Spartan, and GAMESS Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor Course was offered Fall 2011 | |
| CHEM 5710 | Analytical Chemistry (3.00) |
| Study of the utilization of modern analytical instrumentation for chemical analysis. Includes emission and mass spectrometry, ultraviolet, visible, and infrared absorption spectroscopy, atomic absorption, electrical methods of analysis, chromatography, neutron activation analysis, and X-ray methods. Corequisite: CHEM 3410 or CHEM 3810 or instructor permission. | |
| CHEM 5730 | Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Advanced level survey of instrumental methods of analysis, theory and application of spectrochemical, electrochemical techniques; separations, surfaces, special topics, and recent developments from the literature. |
| CHEM 5740 | Analytical Chemistry: Separations (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Theory and practice of separation science are introduced. Topics include theoretical aspects of separations, including equilibrium theory, flow, diffusion, and solution theory. Major analytical separation techniques covered include liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, and capillary electrophoresis.
Course was offered Fall 2012 |
| CHEM 5750 | Analytical Chemistry Spectroscopy (3.00) |
| Theory and practice of separation science are introduced. Topics include theoretical aspects of separations, including equilibrium theory, flow, diffusion, and solution theory. Major analytical separation techniques covered include liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, and capillary electrophoresis. Course was offered Fall 2011 | |
| CHEM 5800 | Introduction to Astrochemistry (3.00) |
| This interdisciplinary course will introduce advanced undergraduates and graduates to molecules and their chemistry in different sources throughout the universe, especially in clouds of gas and dust lying among the stars in our Milky Way Galaxy and external galaxies. Among the topics to be studied: a brief intro to stars & the interstellar medium, astronomical spectroscopy, & molecular spatial maps.. | |
| CHEM 7010 | Research Seminar I (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Entering graduate students attend departmental seminars and colloquia. These lectures expose the student to a wide range of the latest theoretical and experimental topics in chemistry. Chemistry 7010, 7020, and 7030 provide graduate students with an introduction to the theory and practice of scientific research and professional development. Issues of safety in the laboratory, literature searching, ethical conduct in research, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, federal funding agencies, job opportunities in academe, industry, and national laboratories, curriculum vitae/résumé writing, web-site creation, and effective written and oral communication skills are discussed. Students are required to attend departmental seminars and colloquia in order to learn about a broad range of current experimental and theoretical topics in chemistry. Each student will prepare at least one oral and one written presentation for the class. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. |
| CHEM 7020 | Research Seminar II (3.00) |
| Entering graduate students attend departmental seminars and colloquia. These lectures expose the student to a wide range of the latest theoretical and experimental topics in chemistry. Chemistry 7010, 7020, and 7030 provide graduate students with an introduction to the theory and practice of scientific research and professional development. Issues of safety in the laboratory, literature searching, ethical conduct in research, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, federal funding agencies, job opportunities in academe, industry, and national laboratories, curriculum vitae/résumé writing, web-site creation, and effective written and oral communication skills are discussed. Students are required to attend departmental seminars and colloquia in order to learn about a broad range of current experimental and theoretical topics in chemistry. Each student will prepare at least one oral and one written presentation for the class. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. | |
| CHEM 7030 | Research Seminar III (3.00) |
| Entering graduate students attend departmental seminars and colloquia. These lectures expose the student to a wide range of the latest theoretical and experimental topics in chemistry. Chemistry 7010, 7020, and 7030 provide graduate students with an introduction to the theory and practice of scientific research and professional development . Issues of savety in the laboratory, literature searching, ethical conduct in research, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, federal funding agencies, job opportunities in academe, industry, and national laboratories, curriculum vitae/resume writing, web-site creation, and effective written and oral communication skills are discussed. Students are required to attend departmental seminars and colloquia in order to learn about a broad range of current experimental and theoretical topics in chemistry. Each student will prepare at least one oral and one written presentation for the class. | |
| CHEM 7500 | Topics of Current Interest and Pedagogy (3.00) |
| Explores current topics in chemistry unified by a specific theme. Designed to aid teachers in promotion of scientific literacy among the student population of Virginia. Emphasizes topics suitable for stimulating interest among the majority of secondary school students rather than specialized material for advanced students. | |
| CHEM 7559 | New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject of chemistry. | |
| CHEM 7710 | Analytical Chemistry (3.00) |
| Advanced level survey of instrumental methods of analysis, theory and application of spectrochemical, electrochemical techniques; separations, surfaces, special topics, and recent developments from the literature. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. | |
| CHEM 8540 | Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (3.00) |
| Advanced treatment of topics of current research interest in inorganic chemistry. Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| CHEM 8559 | New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject of chemistry. Course was offered Fall 2010 | |
| CHEM 8560 | Selected Topics in Advanced Physical Chemistry (3.00) |
| Selected topics in advanced physical chemistry developed to the depth required for modern research. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| CHEM 8998 | Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected. Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| CHEM 8999 | Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director. Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| CHEM 9070 | Research in Infrared Spectroscopy (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research in Infrared Spectroscopy | |
| CHEM 9080 | Research in Infrared Spectroscopy (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research in Infrared Spectroscopy Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| CHEM 9110 | Research in Inorganic and Organometallic Reactions (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Research in Inorganic and Organometallic Reactions Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| CHEM 9120 | Research in Inorganic and Organometallic Reactions (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research in Inorganic and Organometallic Reactions | |
| CHEM 9150 | Research in Photochemistry and Luminescence (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Research in Photochemistry and Luminescence |
| CHEM 9160 | Research in Photochemistry and Luminescence (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research in Photochemistry and Luminescence | |
| CHEM 9170 | Research in Theoretical Astrochemistry (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Research in Theoretical Astrochemistry |
| CHEM 9180 | Research in Theoretical Astrochemistry (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Research in Theoretical Astrochemistry |
| CHEM 9210 | Research in High Resolution Molecules (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Research in High Resolution Molecules |
| CHEM 9220 | Research in High Resolution Molecules (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research in High Resolution Molecules | |
| CHEM 9230 | Research in Mass Spectrometry (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Research in Mass Spectrometry |
| CHEM 9240 | Research in Mass Spectrometry (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research in Mass Spectrometry | |
| CHEM 9250 | Research in Bioorganic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research in Bioorganic Chemistry | |
| CHEM 9260 | Research in Bioorganic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research in Bioorganic Chemistry Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| CHEM 9270 | Research in Biophysical Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research in Biophysical Chemistry | |
| CHEM 9280 | Research in Biophysical Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research in Biophysical Chemistry | |
| CHEM 9290 | Research in Physical Chemistry of Surfaces (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Research in Physical Chemistry of Surfaces Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| CHEM 9300 | Research in Physical Chemistry of Surfaces (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research in Physical Chemistry of Surfaces | |
| CHEM 9310 | Research in Bioorganic Mechanism and Synthesis (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Research in Bioorganic Mechanism and Synthesis |
| CHEM 9320 | Research in Bioorganic Mechanism and Synthesis (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research in Bioorganic Mechanism and Synthesis | |
| CHEM 9330 | Research in Synthetic Organic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Research in Synthetic Organic Chemistry |
| CHEM 9340 | Research in Synthetic Organic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research in Synthetic Organic Chemistry | |
| CHEM 9350 | Research in Multistage Organic Synthesis (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research in Multistage Organic Synthesis | |
| CHEM 9360 | Research in Multistage Organic Synthesis (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research in Multistage Organic Synthesis Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| CHEM 9410 | Research in Membrane Biochemistry (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Research in Membrane Biochemistry |
| CHEM 9420 | Research in Membrane Biochemistry (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research in Membrane Biochemistry | |
| CHEM 9450 | Research in Inorganic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Research in Inorganic Chemistry |
| CHEM 9460 | Research in Materials Chemistry (3.00) |
| For students conducting graduate research in Professor Fraser's laboratory involving materials synthesis, properties & applications. Includes luminescence, biomaterials, polymers, molecular solids, inorganic-organic hybrids, molecular assembly, bio-inspired materials, stimuli responsive materials, imaging and sensing, biomedicine, nanoscience, green chemistry, environmental health and sustainability. | |
| CHEM 9559 | New course in chemistry (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject of chemistry. | |
| CHEM 9610 | Research in Medicinal Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Research in Organic & Polymer Chemistry |
| CHEM 9620 | Research in Medicinal Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research in Organic & Polymer Chemistry | |
| CHEM 9630 | Research in Bioanalytical Studies (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Research in Bioanalytical Studies |
| CHEM 9640 | Research in Bioanalytical Studies (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research in Bioanalytical Studies | |
| CHEM 9650 | Research in Statistical Mechanics of Condensed Phases (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Research in Statistical Mechanics of Condensed Phases |
| CHEM 9660 | Research in Statistical Mechanics of Condensed Phases (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research in Statistical Mechanics of Condensed Phases | |
| CHEM 9670 | Research: Biomolecular NMR (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research: Biomolecular NMR | |
| CHEM 9680 | Research: Biomolecular NMR (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research: Biomolecular NMR | |
| CHEM 9690 | Research: Chemistry of Medicine (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research: Chemistry of Medicine | |
| CHEM 9700 | Research: Chemistry of Medicine (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research: Chemistry of Medicine | |
| CHEM 9710 | Research: Combinatorial Science (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research: Combinatorial Science | |
| CHEM 9720 | Research: Combinatorial Science (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research: Combinatorial Science | |
| CHEM 9730 | Research: Synthetic and Bioorganic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research: Synthetic and Bioorganic Chemistry | |
| CHEM 9740 | Research: Synthetic and Bioorganic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research: Synthetic and Bioorganic Chemistry Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| CHEM 9750 | Research: Analytical Chemistry of Biological Systems (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Research: Analytical Chemistry of Biological Systems |
| CHEM 9760 | Research: Analytical Chemistry of Biological Systems (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research: Analytical Chemistry of Biological Systems | |
| CHEM 9790 | Research: Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Research |
| CHEM 9800 | Research: Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research | |
| CHEM 9810 | Research in Membrane Biophysical Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Research focuses on the structure and function of membrane proteins using techniques such as nuclear magnetic and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy, small angle x-ray scattering, x-ray crystallography and many biochemical methods. |
| CHEM 9820 | Research: Spectroscopy and Biophysics of Membrane Proteins (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research: Spectroscopy and Biophysics of Membrane Proteins | |
| CHEM 9830 | Nanoscience on Surfaces (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Students apply optical and electron excitation to study photochemicalprocesses on semiconductor surfaces. In addition the bonding configuration of molecules on surfaces and on single walled carbon nanotubes is investigated by electron stimulated desorption. The measurement of surface diffusion through powders is kinetically investigated by IR spectroscopy. Finally the adsorption sites for bonding of molecules on surfaces are studied by scanning. |
| CHEM 9840 | Research: Nanoscience on Surfaces (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research: Nanoscience on Surfaces | |
| CHEM 9850 | Research:Synthetic & Mechanistic Organometallic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Research in Synthetic and Mechanistic Organometallic Chemistry |
| CHEM 9860 | Research: Synthetic & Mechanistic Organometallic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research in this course is focused on synthetic and mechanistic organometallic and inorganic chemistry with a focus on homogeneous catalysis. Students prepare, isolate and characterize new classes of organometallic and inorganic complexes using multi-nuclear NMR spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The reactivity of these systems is studied, including stoichiometric and catalytic reactions, and | |
| CHEM 9870 | Structural Biology (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Research in the areas of structural biology and molecular biophysics. Current projects utilize experimental techniques drawn from wet-lab biochemistry and X-ray crystallography, as well as bioinformatics and computational methods (such as molecular dynamics simulations), to study the structure, function, and evolution of large protein / nucleic acid assemblies. |
| CHEM 9880 | Research:Structural Biology (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research:Structural Biology | |
| CHEM 9890 | Organometallic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00) |
| RA graduate level research course focused on mechanisms of organometallic and inorganic reactions. The course will cover concepts of bonding and structure of transition metal complexes with emphasis on the interaction of transition metal fragments with organic ligands, experimental methods of mechanistic study including kinetics, dynamic NMR spectroscopy, linear free energy relationships and kinetic isotope effects, and an overview of inorganic. | |
| CHEM 9997 | Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Candidacy Exam (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | For doctoral research, taken the semester before the doctoral candidacy exam Course was offered Fall 2012 |
| CHEM 9998 | Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation advisor has been selected. Course was offered Spring 2013, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| CHEM 9999 | Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation advisor. Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |